Scenes of Summer.....

A Red-Winged Blackbird perched in a willow along the banks of Lake George in Greenfields......

Look closely....enlarge by a click...an Indigo Bunting can be seen on the left side of this photo, on the boomerang shaped limb....

Yes, same tree as above...this time a Red-Headed Woodpecker....striking against a clear blue summer sky...

A female Ruby Throated Hummingbird....taking an infrequent break on a feeder. With a heartbeat known to be 900+ beats/minute, is it any wonder they do not live very long?

Recent photo of a masked bandit. This Raccoon has manipulated a bird feeder in such a way (photo below....Is this a look of mischief or getting caught in the act of piracy?) as to cause the sunflower seeds to fall to the ground. Raccoons are survivors......ominvorous, and seem to adapt to a variety of habitats. Native only to North America, the 'coon is a solitary animal, except for breeding and caring for the young, which are born in the spring. Female prefers a leaf nest in a hollow tree, but may also use woodchuck burrows, rock outcroppings, and even culverts. Female only accepts one male per season. The male typically stays around for about a week before moving on.